El Clásico. Barcelona vs Real Madrid (21 Apr). KO 7pm BST.

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Originally Posted by Ach

BBLs are out in force here. Anything to belittle Reals and Joses achievement of overhauling this brilliant Barcelona side who imo are the best ever

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And then, a few hours later

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Originally Posted by Ach

Its more 09-11 tbh and even in 2010 they weren't all that. Worst best side of all time ever? I'd say so

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Originally Posted by Charlie the Gooner

Yep its easy to go to one of th top 2 leagues spend money and win that league

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No it isn't.
Both citeh and Liverpool prove that. Also recently the chavs to some extent.

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Originally Posted by GB.

I figured out early on that this was a match Barca were going to lose. They remind me of Arsenal at our zenith. When things are easy for them and/or going well, they look incredible. But all too often, when faced with adversity, they completely lose their composure. This happened tonight and on Wednesday. It was also the case last season when we we played them in the second leg. The longer that game went on, the more they snatched shots and blew opportunities and the more they dived. On that occasion, they had a ref that was happy to accommodate them.

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Bold claim, that. Hope you're right - they need to be brought down a peg. Which is why I was happy Real Madrid won yesterday. They'll probably blow Chelsea away on Tuesday but if it goes on with Chelsea leading on aggregate, I'll be looking out for a bit of panic. Usually Messi turns up and gets a goal. Even yesterday, when they needed an equaliser, it was his burst forward past 3 players that eventually led to the goal.

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Originally Posted by Jeebus

No it isn't.
Both citeh and Liverpool prove that. Also recently the chavs to some extent.

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Liverpool/City have never really been top 2 teams have they, Real and Barca, AC and Inter always have.

Not saying what he has done is not a great achievement but its not the great mircale people on here make it out to be.

very good vs great vs miracle...we're all splitting hairs a bit aren't we?

I guess it comes down to how hot you think the competition is. To me, Barcelona still seem to be a much better side than Real Madrid (no hyperbole intended...IMO they're a level above everyone else). A big test on Tuesday for them though - it'd be nice if Chelsea make a good game of it and lets hope a refereeing decision doesn't decide the match in Barca's favour.

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Originally Posted by Charlie the Gooner

Liverpool/City have never really been top 2 teams have they, Real and Barca, AC and Inter always have.

Not saying what he has done is not a great achievement but its not the great mircale people on here make it out to be.

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Whaaaaaa....? Liverpool were the most dominant team in the history of football. Domestically and in Europe.

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Originally Posted by Syn

very good vs great vs miracle...we're all splitting hairs a bit aren't we?

I guess it comes down to how hot you think the competition is. To me, Barcelona still seem to be a much better side than Real Madrid (no hyperbole intended...IMO they're a level above everyone else). A big test on Tuesday for them though - it'd be nice if Chelsea make a good game of it and lets hope a refereeing decision doesn't decide the match in Barca's favour.

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Chelsea will be robbed by the ref. Barca are a good team alright but they get a massive advantage from all the cheating that goes on. For them not to win their domestic league is a huge failure.

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Originally Posted by Niall_Quinn

Whaaaaaa....? Liverpool were the most dominant team in the history of football. Domestically and in Europe.

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I think (hope) he means in the last few years ie: in Mourinho's career.

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Originally Posted by Suarez Is Boss

I think (hope) he means in the last few years ie: in Mourinho's career.

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Whippersnappers.